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The City of Beavercreek is accepting applications for seasonal Maintenance Workers in the Public Services (Streets, Traffic, Fleet, Facilities), Parks, and Cemetery Divisions. This position works from March through October with the following schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm, 40 hours per week. Safety apparel provided, including safety glasses, ear protection, high visibility shirts, and steel toe boots.

GENERAL NATURE OF WORK: This position performs semi-skilled work in the Public Service Department, Parks, Recreation, & Culture Division, and Cemetery Division. An employee in this class is responsible for the performance of a variety of types of physical labor in the maintenance and upkeep of the City of Beavercreek recreational facilities, parks, landscape beds, and grounds. Duties are performed under the direction of the Section Leader or designee.

EQUIPMENT & JOB LOCATION: This position requires general knowledge of the operation of equipment, including: Pickup truck, dump truck, commercial mower, weed eater, utility vehicle, small power tools, and a variety of hand and garden tools. The primary work site is the Municipal Maintenance Facility, City-owned facilities and grounds, and roadways within the City limits of Beavercreek.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in all positions in this class.

• Operates a variety of vehicles, machines, and equipment appropriate to job-related
• Performs any and all work necessary in maintaining and repairing City of Beavercreek recreational facilities, parks, cemeteries landscape beds, and grounds.
• Performs various grounds maintenance tasks including mowing, trimming, pruning, mulching, planting, aerating, fertilizing, pest control, leaf removal, tree removal and cleanup, athletic field maintenance, landscape bed maintenance, and general cemetery maintenance including assisting with burials, installing footers, and leveling graves.
• Cleans and maintains City facilities and empties trash
• Collects trash and picks up
• Performs physical labor such as hauling, cutting, cleaning, shoveling, and
• Responds to requests for recreation information by answering questions and providing necessary information.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable
• Performs any and all other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Responds to comments and complaints in a professional manner.
• Assists in storm clean-up.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other City employees, and the general public.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.
• General knowledge of the operations and maintenance of job-related vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment.
• General knowledge of the occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written directions.
• Skill in dealing firmly, tactfully, and courteously with the general public.
• Ability to work under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Operations Supervisor, Section Leader, Operator Ill, Operator II, and Operator I.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent supplemented by some experience in routine maintenance; or any combination of training and experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must maintain a valid Ohio Driver
• Ability to work other than normal working hours and to work various shifts as necessary.
• Must be in good physical condition, e., ability to pass all required physical exams and drug testing as required by the State of Ohio and/or the City of Beavercreek.
• Ability to perform physical functions, including ability to lift objects, including equipment, furniture, supplies, and/or materials short distances (weight up to 50 lbs.)
• Ability to climb, bend, balance, and traverse rough ground under varied weather conditions.
• Ability to grasp, lift, and maneuver tools, equipment, and materials of various weights and sizes, in a safe and effective manner.
• Ability to drive a truck, with or without a trailer.
• Ability to establish a safe work zon
• Ability to meet training requirements in relevant division within specified timeline per the City of Beavercreek Training and Reclassification Policy and Training Matrix.